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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.02, 414.04 and 139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.02, 414.04 and 139 is: 208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.02 : 414.04 = 139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.02/414.04 = 139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.02x = 414.04 × 139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.02x = 57,551.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,551.56/276.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.51

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